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Microsoft Business Agreement ESA & SCE 2026-2027

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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18 Mar 2026 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Lancashire Constabulary, involves a selective call-off from a framework agreement for a Microsoft Business Agreement ESA & SCE for the period 2026-2027. This tender falls under the software package suites industry category and comprises utilising the Healthtrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework. The location of the contract is situated in the North West, United Kingdom, with a procurement stage tagged as award as of 18th March 2026. The contract's value is £2,329,146.10, and the contract period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Softcat is designated as the supplier for this agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in digital technology and software package suites. Although the contract is awarded to Softcat, large enterprises with capabilities in similar frameworks may find opportunities to collaborate or expand their offerings in the North West region. The procurement method being selective indicates that pre-qualified suppliers on existing frameworks might find such opportunities a good match for their expertise and scale. Businesses looking for similar engagements can explore future collaborations with Lancashire Constabulary or partnerships within its extensive procurement frameworks. Such engagements can bolster their portfolio and enhance market presence in the area of digital workspace solutions.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Business Agreement ESA & SCE 2026-2027

Notice Description

To utilise the Healthtrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework (ComIT 3 - Complete IT) and the NHS Shared Business Services Framework, Digital Workspace Solutions for all Hardware and Software requirements and award to Softcat for the period of 01/04/26 to 31/03/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-628ec441-58c8-4754-afed-700e3b6aa20e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0699fa9-5405-4b3a-b063-4cf689dfe85d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48422000 - Software package suites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,329,146 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,329,146 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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